The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has recently announced that effective January 1, 2024, most trademark fees will increase by approximately 25 per cent. CIPO has stated that the fee increases are required due to several operational and financial factors including an almost 30% inflation rate since 2004 in labour costs and to fulfill treaty [...]

By Tracy Corneau & Steven Andrews Background On October 30, 2020, the Plaintiff, 278861 Ontario Inc. applied to register BOMBAY FRANKIES in association with catering services, restaurant services, takeout restaurant services and delivery of food by restaurants; offering technical assistance in the establishment and operation of restaurant franchises. The Plaintiffs had not used their trademark [...]